The Cradle Will Fall | Psychological Horror Film (2011)

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Short Film : The Cradle Will Fall
Year of production : 2011
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Horror / Drama.
Cast: Clair Luckman, Femi Ogunbanjo, Daniel Palmer
Director: Callum Thomson
Writer: Callum Thomson

Synopsis: A young girl phones the emergency services in distress. The police arrive at a derelict building to find something very mysterious.

Film Festival Official Selections
Portobello Film Festival - London
Deep Fried Film Festival - Glasgow
Cornwall Film Festival - Cornwall

This was made as Callum's final year project to go alongside his dissertation. The focus for this project was DSLR and steadicam technology

Technical Info:
Camera: Canon 550D
Lenses: Carl Zeiss 50mm 1.8, Canon EF-S 17-200mm 3.5/5.6
Sound: Marantz Recorder

I achieved the smooth corridor shot using the steadicam flyer and added weights to stabilise the rig.

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[AustinMutschler]

@fearlessfreakarc Hello, I loved the video. However, I have a suggestion and a question. My suggestion is to make the police officers walk shorter. The question is how did you light the police officers walk. I try to do the same thing but when I do it, my camera doesn't pick up the light because it is too dark. Any suggestions?

[fearlessfreakarc]

@AustinMutschler I made use of the florescent lights within the scene and the officers flash light. I made sure he pointed it in the direction the camera was facing to help light the scene also. I only really used on main light outside the door as the officer entered. The key was the fast 1.8 lens which responds beautifully in low light. Hope that helps

[IWTBFOY]

very good camera work/cinematography. I found the police walking part too long and actually skip through it. For some reason the beginning remind me of heroes. anyway I'm making a film myself and just wondering how you get good audio? I think you use adr in this film right?

[fearlessfreakarc]

@IWTBFOY Thanks very much. The audio is a combination of onset recordings and ADR. I used an NTG2 and marantz recorder in the interview scenes. And the corridor I used ADR.

[SihtFukcCokc]

I appreciate the effort and the editing, but I found the dialogues to be a little too cliché... not trying to start a flame war or anything, it's just feedback from my very personal point of view...

[fearlessfreakarc]

@SihtFukcCokc That's a fair comment, I appreciate the feedback

[MrConConsftw]

I found this really great. The audio & cinematography were awesome, great job.

[jamboni]

Pretty freaky. I liked it. Especially the flashback. Would like to her character developed more.

[dannyloveskimi]

hello im down here (: and yes i know why im here cuz the voices in my head told me to

[davdud101]

You guys have some great stuff going here! Nice camerawork, for the most part. One thing I specifically detailed was the audio work... Seemed just a tad off. I saw a little ADR and foley in there. Nice work, overall.

[FilmFights]

Great camera work throughout, had a nice jump in the tunnel scene, and absolutely loved the locations used! Cheers!

[34Carnage]

Nice, really enjoyed it

[lovelylolita11]

the girls face annoys me

[kazzrust]

the only comment I have is, where or when is the rest of it being filmed and shown. Reminded me of a film from years ago that was surrounded by a girl with 6 different named personalities. Each one believing they are real. Great work Clair, get yourself in the movies or on tv girl... Some great camera work also.,